DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Des Moines man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police say he threatened to light a fire at the U.S. Post Office on 2nd Avenue. WHO-TV reports Carlos Saldana, 27, showed up at the post office’s bay doors shortly after midnight, holding a gasoline can in his hand. Employees confronted him and Saldana opened the gas can and ordered them to stay back, threatening as if he would light the gas on fire. Saldana left the building and poured gasoline around in the parking lot and ran away. Police officers found him a few blocks away and were able to arrest him.

FAIRFAX, IA (IRN) – An accident involving an overturned lawnmower in Linn County resulted in the death of a juvenile, according to KCRG-TV. He was attempting to mow a ditch when it rolled, trapping him underneath. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

LINN COUNTY, IA (IRN) – Emergency crews were called to Palisades-Kepler State Park for a report of a possible drowning on Saturday. KWWL-TV reports the man was swimming near the dam when he went underwater and didn’t resurface. The search continues. This marks the second possible drowning this month at the park.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa House Democrats have called for an investigation after a statement made by Former Department of Human Services Director Jerry Foxhoven. Foxhoven made a statement that said Gov. Kim Reynolds’ staff asked him to do something illegal. Foxhoven alleged he said he wouldn’t do it, so they fired him. The governor’s spokesperson says, “We have no idea what the former director is referring to.” House Speaker and Republican Linda Upmeyer say she won’t investigate.

DYSART, IA (IRN) – A Main Street oddity is attracting tourists from all over the country to Tama County, according to KCCI-TV. The “Dysart Gorge,” painted by Mary Snyder Behrens, is an illusion that makes it appear as if the cars around it are about to fall into a bottomless pit.